Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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